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Journeyman Wireman

$30.68 - $33.59

Base Hourly Wage​

Add 24% for health care paid by employers.

Add 14% for retirement paid by employers.

Add 4% for a vacation fund paid by employers.

Total Rates

$44.57 - $48.74

Including benefits and other disbursements:

Paid Health Insurance

Signatory contractors pay 100% of insurance premiums for Journeyman wireman and their families.

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It starts with a stable, fair wage. Add paid benefits for you and your family.

Build Wealth, Work Union

The Journeyman Wireman classification is only granted to electricians who have the skills it takes to install a project and lead others to get the job done. In addition, Foreman, General Foreman, and other top level classifications are spelled out in writing to ensure IBEW members get the most from their careers.

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Not a Journeyman? Men and women with a range of skills can finish their education with the IBEW. Get classified by providing documented proof of electrical construction experience and/or take a skills aptitude test and we can benchmark your skills against nationwide standards.

CONSTRUCTION

WIREMAN/ELECTRICIAN

An entry level program for those with experience and who want additional training or those who wish to test out to Journeyman level.

APPRENTICESHIP

Formal training program and a quick way to the top. This is a college level program where students work for contractors and attend school. Earn while you learn!

JOURNEYMAN WIREMAN

This is the top classification for inside electricians and it is recognized as nationwide. Journeyman can work as jobsite supervision and generally have a complete skillset.

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HOW DO YOUR SKILLS STACK UP?

Electricians in the IBEW have negotiated minimum wage rates for all skill levels so it is important to get classified. Do this by providing documented proof of electrical construction experience and/or take a skills aptitude test and we can benchmark your skills against nationwide standards.

Installation Methods
Industries

A better career awaits. Contact us for an evaluation.

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